Nutrition Educator Coordinator

* Nutrition Education Coordinator-Temp positions until September 2026- Lake County*Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Nutrition Education Manager, the Nutrition Education Coordinator's role is to cultivate community partnerships and implement nutrition education for neighbors within our service region. The nutrition educator will provide innovative curriculum following organizational and public health best practices. The nutrition educator will develop materials, resources, and guides that promote positive and sustainable behavior change. Additionally, the nutrition educator will coordinate with internal and external programs that support neighbors at health fairs, feedings partners, and health care organizations.About Second HarvestSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America - the largest charitable domestichunger-relief organization in the United States. Second Harvest Food Bank secures and distributes food and groceryproducts to more than 870 feeding partners throughout Central Florida. With the help of food and financialdonors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes 300,000 meals every day to a seven-countyservice area, which includes Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Feeding neighborsfacing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, andinspiring our community to get involved, Second Harvest Food Bank is leaning into the root causes of hunger and helpingour neighbors thrive.Department overviewSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is dedicated to nutrition education programming throughout our service area. Nutrition education has been a part of the core programming serving our neighbors with a commitment to collaboration with health care and community partners. The partnership will meaningfully change the landscape of nutrition, health promotion programming where health and hunger intersect.Schedule RequirementsFull-time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., evening and weekends may be required occasionallyTravel RequirementsNutrition Education Coordinators will spend approximately 75% of their time in their designated service area (Lake County). However, they will be required to come to the Orlando office for team meetings and to access program materials and supplies. Additionally, they may be asked to travel to any of the 7-county service region to cover other areas if needed. Mileage will be reimbursed at the state of Florida rate.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Nutrition Education team and across food bank programs to identify sites to provide localized nutrition education programming across communityFacilitate nutrition education classes and/or cooking demonstrations at community events and partner sites, including locations such as food pantries, farmers markets, healthcare centers, senior living centers, schools, etc.Assist in the identification, recruitment, and maintenance of possible Nutrition Education partners in the community, effectively communicating the nutrition education goals and missionCollaborate with the Health Promotion Coordinator team to identify sites for implementation of nutrition nudges, recipes, and other program materials that support policy, system and environmental (PSE) changesEffectively utilize internal database tracking programmatic outcomes for nutrition classesAssist in the development of tasty, healthful and cost-effective recipes suitable for use in nutrition programs and distribution to food pantries and kitchensAssist in the development of nutrition handouts, recipes, cooking demonstrations and videos, and other materials needed to reach target audiencesTrack and report required data and feedback from classes and other community interactionsParticipate in program improvement and strategic planningAssist other staff on special projectsCommit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food safety.Complete all required training including but not limited to topics around culturally responsive nutrition education approaches and trauma informed careOther duties as assignedPhysical requirements/environment:Ability to lift up to 20 poundsThis position requires the ability to navigate a standard office environment including moving between rooms and accessing office equipmentRequirementsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in nutrition or other health Science related fields or equivalent experience in nutrition programmingMinimum of two years relevant experience in teaching nutrition in community settingsExperience working in community settings with low-income, culturally diverse populations in socioeconomic crisis, to include children, families, adults and seniorsExperience and skills with public speaking, including giving group presentations and training workshops with diverse audiencesExperience collecting and recording accurate programmatic dataAwareness of methods for resolving disputes and fostering collaborationA general understanding of project management lifecycles, methodologies, and resource allocationA general understanding of practices, regulations, and trends relevant to the departmentKnowledge of software like Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and/or other tools relevant to the departmentAbility to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines with efficiencyExcellent verbal and written communication skills to support department and client needsFlexibility to pivot strategies or workflows based on new priorities or challengesCapacity to identify issues and find solutions quickly and efficientlyKeen observation skills to ensure accuracy and completeness of workAbility to foster strong, collaborative relationships across departments and with external partnersDesired but not required experienceExperience building and maintaining relationships with community partnersAccredited Certifications for Health and Nutrition (Example: NASM - Certified Nutrition Coach)Bilingual, either Spanish or Haitian/CreoleExperience in hunger-relief advocacy or social justiceValid ServSafe certification